An honest question...

[~justin]

Speaking as a 21-year-old university student, I have to ask.

Where do they hide the ladies like you on my campus?

I've got a good foundation on which to build my mojo, but I'm in engineering and my goal for the term is to increase my chances of meeting new women (particularly those who don't know calculus, which would be a refreshing perspective) above zero. As such I need to know where they hide you. You know who you are. All of you. The cool chicks. I know some of you are currently in university/college and many others have been there. So where did/do you hide? Where can I find cool folks like you and what do I have to do to meet them?

Gah. Please excuse my rambling. I haven't even been at school for a week yet and I've already got a (relatively minor) test tomorrow. I've had a whopping two lectures in the class. But I'm not bitter...

Phooey. I'm going to bed.

/rant

 

[~justin]

Before I go... this may interest some of you. I had some fun with hair glue when I got here last week.

 

[~justin]

And one more. Goodnight, all.

 

[MysticSwing]

Dear sweet justin, I sure did miss ya when you were gone. It sounds like you just need a good relaxing massage. As adorable as you are, I'm sure in no time them "cool chicks" will be flocking to you sweetie.

 

[Marilyth]

Cool Chicks

I know this is from the beginning of the month, but I've been busier than... well, you think about it.

Anyway, the cool chicks hid themselves. The guys didn't like it cuz we were intelligent and half way decent. So we hid ourselves to expose our inner coolness.

So... make friends with the chicks, then you'll find them

 

[~justin]

See, that's the problem. My faculty (engineering) is so insular that it's really tough to meet new people, especially given that I'm in third year and everyone has already formed their groups (I know I've formed mine...). So making new friends is just as hard as meeting someone I'd date... I'm not really looking for one over the other, I'm just interested in meeting new people. The thing is that I'm not sure where to go to or what to do to increase my chances of meeting the sort of person I want to meet and would like to hang out with.

 

[Marilyth]

That's a toughie! I understand where you're coming from. I did engineering & architecture for 2 years in undergrad. It seemed like I was the only woman in engineering. I had 2 female friends in architecture, and sooo many guys. Everyone was pretty cool, I must say. I think women have a better chance of meeting other women, simply because in a program like that you feel so male dominated. And in other aspects that's not so bad, but within a program like that it can be kinda overwhelming.

I'm thinking what to suggest. Maybe try to find some stranger in the library. You know what they say about the smart girls... LOL

But seriously, that's a very good question you're pondering. I'll have to think more on it....

 

[Ms_Lilith]

See, that's the problem. My faculty (engineering) is so insular that it's really tough to meet new people, especially given that I'm in third year and everyone has already formed their groups (I know I've formed mine...). So making new friends is just as hard as meeting someone I'd date... I'm not really looking for one over the other, I'm just interested in meeting new people. The thing is that I'm not sure where to go to or what to do to increase my chances of meeting the sort of person I want to meet and would like to hang out with.

I'm going to be REAAALLL confident for a moment, and say that I'm a cool chick. I'm entering third year uni in the fall, in Greek and Roman studies (as my major) and Art History (my minor). I have no clue about calculus, rather, I'm afraid of it. Hence, I never took it. Or went near it. Or anything like that. But, as tips for where you can look to find us cool chicks..
I hang out at the on-campus pub on friday afternoons with some of my girlfriends. We get together to talk about the week, what we've learned, what we're doing for the weekend, etc. Often, I can be found alone in coffee shops, with my sketchbook, or in the campus gardens, also with my sketchbook or a journal. (I've lived on campus for the last few years, and rarely left, as I had no real reason to). Right now, as I'm away from campus, I'm once again in coffee shops, in the gym 5 days a week, and often, I hang out in green fields on a picnic blanket with a small lunch and my sketchbook (I'm rarely without it). Because you're in engineering, and you want to find someone who doesn't know about calculus, may I suggest looking at art galleries or museums, or at artsy coffee shops, or in the gym? I'm not saying that women who frequent those places don't know calculus, but most of my friends who go there often are more artsy than mathematic. Just a few suggestions..

 

[~justin]

Actually, it's pretty crazy... my class is roughly 35-40% women... but I already know them all and they aren't what I'm looking for not that I don't have female friends in my class or anything, but I need to hang out with non-engineers (hence the comment about calculus) for a change of pace.

I've thought about the library, but given the quotient of geeks on my campus (my university has a reputation for computer science and engineering - in fact, it was founded by engineers)... even though the arts faculty is the largest one, this is a summer term and the people in non-co-op programs are off having summer vacation, so the on-campus geek quotient is even higher.

I love pubs, but I can't seem to find anyone to go to one with me. ...aside from the on-campus drinking hole, that is, which is plenty of fun I'm also planning excursions to a few clubs and whatnot. I'm not really much for clubbing or for that style of music, but I do enjoy a good excursion

Art galleries and museums... hmmmm... interesting suggestion! It hadn't occurred to me... that's definitely something I'll investigate. Thanks!

The reason I want to spend some time with non-geeks is that I'm an artsie at heart myself ...it's just covered in a thick layer of geekiness.

 

[Marilyth]

Artsie Type

If that's you playing, and if you composed what I'm listening to, that's fantastic! I played piano for nearly 15 years. I quit in my early 20's. I miss it at times, and can sense the art still within.

Anyway, what vixen said about museums etc, is very true. Parks are also a good place. You always see people out at parks here in Omaha. This way you find they are a bit out doorsey (LOL)

Hell, you ever tried finding a cute, cool, yet geeky type online? That's where we are all hanging out!

Never know

 

[~justin]

Yes, it's me, and yes, I wrote it - a couple of weeks ago, actually, after watching What Dreams May Come. That's a bit of a rough cut, but I'm pleased with the piece... most of my work is done on my guitar, though.

I've been playing the piano for seventeen years... wow... that's craziness. Only six on the guitar, though. (Or is it seven? I dunno.)

Yeah, music and writing are the two things I do best. Funny how I'm an engineer...

The trouble with the online bit is that most of the bulletin boards and whatnot that I frequent are populated almost entirely by Americans (I'm Canadian). Sometimes I flit through local personals-type services or whatnot... but I'm not sure how I feel about that. Takes the serendipity away, you know? Still, food for thought...

Hmmmmm... parks... it is the summer... I could head over to a park with a good book and some staff paper or something... *cogs grinding*

 

[red_rose]

Yes, it's me, and yes, I wrote it - a couple of weeks ago, actually, after watching What Dreams May Come. That's a bit of a rough cut, but I'm pleased with the piece... most of my work is done on my guitar, though.

LOVE the guitar piece...

The trouble with the online bit is that most of the bulletin boards and whatnot that I frequent are populated almost entirely by Americans (I'm Canadian)....

Ah, see? That's the problem!

All the cool chicks are in the states....

Runs from thread before the Canadian women show up to beat me down...